Great Eastern Scholarship Award

Text quoted from Great Eastern website: http://www.lifeisgreat.com.my/lig4/newlig/corporate/c_Scholarship.htm

Scholarship Information

In Great Eastern, we do not just hire people but we also nurture, care and develop them from “small” – even before they begin their journey towards success – for the past 103 years. Great Eastern Supremacy Scholarship Award is one of the leading programmes in the insurance industry. Life insurance is more than just selling policies; it goes far more beyond that. It provides great life to people in more ways than one. It promotes good health and healthy living. It is about people and meaningful relationships. It protects and secures ahead of life’s circumstances. Great things happen to our scholars. The professionals from fields like Actuarial Science, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Agency Development, Training, IT, and Customer Service have found their place and realised their full potential. Now, it’s your turn! Closing Date: 30 April 2011

Khazanah Global Scholarship 2010

Introduction

The Khazanah Global Scholarship is a prestigious award that offers opportunities for bright and high-achieving Malaysians to pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies at the selected world’s leading universities. In addition, recipients of the Khazanah Global Scholarship are provided with leadership training and job attachment at leading organisations in Malaysia.

The training, job attachment and exposure, and the facility to gain professional experience at leading corporations in the world represent opportunities that we provide in our quest to nurture our scholars to realise their potential to become Malaysia’s future business and industry leaders.

The duration of the scholarship will be for the full course of study, as stipulated in the offer of admission, subject to Yayasan Khazanah’s terms and conditions.

The scholarship is open to all Malaysians planning to pursue or are currently pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the world’s top universities (only) including those in the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia.

Eligibility

For those who are planning to pursue or currently are pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at premier universities at United Kingdom, United States and Austalia.

General Terms and Conditions
Posses strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities
A personal statement (for undergraduate study) or a research outline (for postgraduate study) will be required.
Applicants must have consistence and outstanding academic achievement record as follows:
For Foundation Studies
Obtained a minimum of 8 1A in the recent SPM examination
Not exceeding 18 years of age as at the enrollment date for the foundation studies

For Undergraduate Studies
Obtained a minimum 3A’s, 1B for A-Level
Obtained a minimum of 3.50 CGPA for Bachelor’s Degree
Obtained admission to pursue or currently pursuing studies at renowned universities
Not exceeding 21 years of age as at the enrolment date for the degree programme

Master Degree
Obtained a minimum of Second Class (Upper) Degree (Hons) for Bachelor’s Degree
Obtained admission to pursue studies at renowned universities
Not exceeding 40 years of age as at the enrolment date for the Master programme

PhD
Obtained a distinction or ‘A’ grade average or equivalent (if there is a point system) at Masters level
Obtained admission or currently pursuing studies at renowned universities
Not exceeding 40 years of age as at the enrolment date for the doctorate programme

Field of Study
Economics
Finance
Investment
Law
Actuarial Science
Bio-science
Bio-Engineering
Bio-Information
Moleculor Biology
Food Technology
Genomics Bio-technology
Electronics
Micro Electronics
Material Science
Nanotechnology
Deadline

Closing date for application is on 28 March 2010.

For inquiries please call
+603 2727 6850 or
+603 2727 6851 or email us at yk@khazanah.com.my.

BNM Scholarship Award 2010

Bank Negara Malaysia Scholarship is now open for Malaysian students who wish to study at local or foreign universities.

Bank Negara Scholarship is categorised as follows :
Pre-University Scholarship Scheme,
First Degree Scholarship Scheme
Post Graduate Studies.

FIELD OF STUDIES:
Economics
Financial Engineering
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Banking and Finance
Corporate Finance
Islamic Banking and Economics
Law
Shariah Law
Information Technology
Mathematics

Eligibility

Pre-University or Overseas Prepratory Programme
Passed the 2009 SPM examination with at least 8 As
Not exceeding 19 years old of age on 1 July 2010
Good command of the English language, both written and oral
Flexible, versatile and posses high teamwork capabilities
Excelled in both extra-curricular activities and sports

Sponsorship to pursue Bachelor Degree (Honours) at foreign universities will be extended subject to meeting the approved criteria.

First Degree (Honours)
Diploma / Matriculation – Cumulative Grade Point Aggregate (CGPA) of at least 3.50 ; or
Australian Matriculation – TER of at least 85% ; or
American Foundation Program – SAT1 score of at least 1200 ; or
For candidates currently pursuing First Degree – Current CGPA of at least 3.50
Passed SPM with credits in Bahasa Melayu and English subjects
Not exceeding 25 years of age on 1 July 2010
Have confirmed or will be offered a place to pursue a First Degree in 2009 at recognised local or foreign universities
Good command of the English language, both written and oral
Flexible, versatile and posses high teamwork capabilities
Excelled in both extra-curricular activities and sports

Students who are currently pursuing a First Degree (Honours) at recognised local and foreign universities are also eligible to apply.

Master’s Degree and PhD
Obtained a First Class (Honours) Bachelor / Master’s Degree or equivalent from recognised local and foreign universities
Will pursue courses that will add value to the roles and functions of Bank Negara Malaysia
Not exceeding 30 years old for Master and 35 years old for PhD as at 1 July 2010
Passed SPM with credits in Bahasa Melayu and English subjects
Have confirmed or will be offered a place to pursue Master’s / PhD in 2010 at recognised local or foreign universities

Post graduate students who are currently pursuing Master’s or PhD at recognised local or foreign universities are also eligible to apply.

How to Apply

Apply online at official scholarship application page.


Deadline

Pre University : 7 days after announcement of SPM results
First Degree/Master’s Degree/PhD: 14 March 2010

For more information, please visit Bank Negara Portal.